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  • Garmin Edge 500 | Owner's Manual - Page 1
    owner's manual EDGE® 500 GPS-ENABLED CYCLING COMPUTER
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    or improvements. Visit the Garmin Web site (www.garmin.com) for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use and operation of this and other Garmin products. Garmin®, Garmin Training Center®, Auto Pause®, Auto Lap®, Virtual Partner®, Edge®, are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its
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    ...... 12 Using Auto Pause 13 Using Auto Scroll 13 Courses 14  ANT+ Sensors 18 Tips for Pairing ANT+ Sensors with Your Garmin Device....... 18 Putting on the Heart Rate Monitor 19 Using the Heart Rate Monitor 20 Heart Rate Zones 21 Replacing the Heart Rate Monitor Battery 22 Installing the
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    44 Registering Your Device........... 44 About the Edge 44 Updating the Software 44 Contacting Garmin Product Support 44 Using the Backlight 45 Buying Optional Accessories... 45 Specifications 45 Wheel Size and Circumference 48 Troubleshooting 50 Index 52 iv Edge 500 Owner's Manual
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    the Edge (page 4). 4. Acquire satellites (page 7). 5. Set up optional ANT+™ sensors (page 7). 6. Go for a ride (page 8). 7. Save your ride (page 8). Getting Started 8. Get Garmin Connect™ or Garmin Training Center® software (page 8). 9. Transfer history to your computer (page 9). About the Battery
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    To connect the Edge to your computer using the USB cable, see page 9. 4. Charge the Edge for at least three hours before you begin using it. A fully charged battery can run for up to 18 hours before it must be recharged. Installing the Edge For the best GPS reception, position the bike mount so the
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    the Edge with the bike mount notches. 6. Press down slightly and turn the Edge clockwise until it locks into place. Bands around the bike stem Edge Mounted on the Bike Stem Releasing the Edge 1. Turn the Edge clockwise to unlock the device. 2. Lift the Edge off the mount. Edge 500 Owner's Manual
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    . • Press ENTER to make a selection. • Use the table on page 5 to answer the activity class question. Icons Battery charge level GPS is on and receiving signals. GPS is turned off. Heart rate monitor is active. Speed and cadence sensor is active. Power meter is active.  Edge 500 Owner's Manual
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    Activity Classes Training Description 0 No exercise 1 Occasional, light 2 exercise 3 4 Regular exercise and 5 training 6 7 8 Daily training 9 10 Training Frequency Once every two weeks to 1 hour 1 to 3 hours 3 to 7 hours 7 to 11 hours 11 to 15 hours More than 15 hours Edge 500 Owner's Manual 
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    to scroll quickly through settings. Press LAP to create a new lap. Press and hold RESET to reset the timer. Press PAGE to scroll through training data pages. Press and hold MENU to switch between menu and timer modes. Press ENTER to select options and acknowledge messages. Edge 500 Owner's Manual
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    it and pair it with the Edge. • For heart rate monitor instructions, see page 19. • For GSC™ 10 speed and cadence sensor instructions, see page 23. • For third-party ANT+ sensors, see page 28, refer to the manufacturer's instructions, and go to www.garmin.com/intosports. Edge 500 Owner's Manual 
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    and analyzing your ride data: • Garmin Connect is Web-based software. • Garmin Training Center is computer software that does not require the Internet after installation. 1. Go to www.garmin.com /intosports. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software.  Edge 500 Owner's Manual
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    the mini-USB port. Getting Started 4. Open Garmin Connect (http://connect.garmin.com), or open Garmin Training Center. 5. Follow the instructions included with the software. Mini-USB port under weather cap 3. Plug the small end of the USB cable into the mini-USB port. Edge 500 Owner's Manual 
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    on the alert. 5. Enter a time, distance, or calorie amount. 6. Go for a ride. Each time you reach the alert amount, the Edge beeps and displays a message. Using Advanced Alerts If you have an optional heart rate monitor, GSC 10, or third-party ANT+ sensor, you can set up advanced alerts. 1. Press
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    of a ride (for example, every 10 miles or 40 kilometers). 1. Press and hold MENU. 2. Select Settings > Bike Settings > Auto Lap. 3. In the Auto Lap Trigger field, select By Distance to enter a value. 4. Customize optional lap data fields (see page 35). 5. Go for a ride. Edge 500 Owner's Manual 11
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    marked before the ride and at any location during the ride where you press LAP. 4. Customize optional lap data fields (see page 35). 5. Go for a ride. Note: During courses, use the By Position option to trigger laps at all of the lap positions saved in the course. 12 Edge 500 Owner's Manual
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    to RESET), select the Time - Elapsed data field. 5. Go for a ride. Using Auto Scroll Use the auto scroll feature to automatically cycle through all of the training data pages while the timer is running. 1. Press and hold MENU. 2. Select Settings > Bike Settings > Auto Scroll. 3. Select a display
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    on which to base your course. The Edge assigns a default name to your new course that appears in the list. 4. Select the course from the list. 5. Select Edit Course to rename the course. 6. Enter a descriptive course name in the top field (for example, 18mi_Ridgeview). 14 Edge 500 Owner's Manual
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    to preview the elevation profile, and press BACK to return to the course list. 5. Press START. History is recorded even if you are not on the course. The "Course Complete" message appears when you finish. Training with Your Edge 6. Press PAGE to view the data pages: Edge 500 Owner's Manual 15
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    as you press START, your Virtual Partner starts the course and does not wait for you to warm up. You Virtual Partner If you stray away from the course, the Edge displays an "Off Course" message. Use the course map or course points to find your way back to the course. 16 Edge 500 Owner's Manual
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    -minute course in 24 minutes. Stopping a Course Press and hold MENU, and select Training > Stop Course. Training with Your Edge Deleting a Course 1. Press and hold MENU. 2. Select Training > Courses. 3. Select the course you want to delete. 4. Select Delete Course > Yes. Edge 500 Owner's Manual 17
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    ANT+ Sensors ANT+ Sensors The Edge is compatible with the following ANT+ accessories: • Heart rate monitor (page 19) • GSC 10 speed and cadence sensor (page 23) • Third-party ANT+ sensors (page 28) For information about purchasing additional accessories, go to http://buy.garmin.com. Tips for Pairing
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    strap around your chest and attach it to the other side of the heart rate monitor. The Garmin logo should be right‑side up. After you put on the heart rate monitor, it is on standby and ready to send data. Heart Rate Monitor (Front) Electrodes Heart Rate Monitor (Back) Edge 500 Owner's Manual 19
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    ANT+ Sensors Using the Heart Rate Monitor For the most accurate calorie data during your ride, set your maximum heart rate, resting heart rate, and heart rate zones using Garmin Connect or Garmin Training Center. 1. Turn on the Edge. 2. Bring the Edge within range (3 m) of the heart rate monitor. 3.
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    ANT+ Sensors Heart Rate Zones % of Maximum Heart Rate or Resting Heart Rate 1 50% to 60% 2 60% to 70% 3 70% to 80% 4 80% to 90% 5 90% to 100% training Improved anaerobic capacity and threshold; improved speed Anaerobic and muscular endurance; increased power Edge 500 Owner's Manual 21
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    . Replacing the Heart Rate Monitor Battery The heart rate monitor contains a user‑replaceable CR2032 battery. Note: Contact your local waste disposal department to properly dispose of batteries. 1. Locate the circular battery cover on the back of the heart rate monitor. 22 Edge 500 Owner's Manual
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    with their respective indication lines for the Edge to receive data. 1. Place the GSC 10 on the rear chain stay (on the side opposite the drive train). NOTE: Place the flat rubber pad or the triangle-shaped rubber pad between the GSC 10 and the chain stay for stability. Edge 500 Owner's Manual 23
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    of the plastic piece and tighten slightly. The spoke magnet can face away from the GSC 10 if there is not enough room between the sensor arm and the spoke. The spoke magnet must line up with the indication line on the sensor arm. 24 Edge 500 Owner's Manual
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    time the spoke magnet passes the sensor arm. note: The LED blinks for the first 60 passes after a reset. Press Reset again if you require additional passes. 10. When everything is aligned and working correctly, tighten the cable ties, the sensor arm, and the spoke magnet. Edge 500 Owner's Manual 25
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    information about cadence alerts, see page 10. Non-Zero Averaging for Cadence Data The non-zero data-averaging setting is available if you are training with an optional cadence sensor. The default setting is to exclude zero values that occur when you are not pedaling. 26 Edge 500 Owner's Manual
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    > Bike Settings > Data Avg. Replacing the GSC 10 Battery The GSC 10 contains a userreplaceable CR2032 battery. Note: Contact your local waste disposal department to properly dispose of batteries. 1. Locate the circular battery cover on the side of the GSC 10. Battery cover ANT+ Sensors 2. Use
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    zero values that occur when you are not pedaling. To turn the non-zero averaging on or off, press and hold MENU, and select Settings > Bike Settings > Data Avg. 28 Edge 500 Owner's Manual
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    the problem persists, replace the battery. I have a third-party ANT+ sensor. Make sure that it is compatible with the Edge (www.garmin .com/intosports). The heart rate monitor A smaller elastic strap is sold separately. Go to strap is too big. http://buy.garmin.com. Edge 500 Owner's Manual 29
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    of strong electromagnetic fields and some 2.4 GHz wireless sensors, which can interfere with your heart rate monitor. Sources of interference may include high-voltage power lines, electric motors, microwave ovens, 2.4 GHz cordless phones, and wireless LAN access points. 30 Edge 500 Owner's Manual
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    track of all of your ride data. History includes time, distance, calories, average speed, maximum speed, altitude, and detailed lap information. Edge history can also include heart rate, cadence, and power. note: History is not recorded while the timer is stopped or paused. History Viewing History
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    at a time. • Select All Activities to delete all ride data from the history. • Select Old Activities to delete activities recorded more than one month ago. Data Recording The Edge uses smart recording. It records key points where you change direction, speed, or heart rate. When a third-party power
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    in My Computer on Windows computers and as a mounted volume on Mac computers. 4. Browse your computer for the file you want to copy. 5. Highlight the file, and select Edit > Copy. 6. Open the "Garmin" drive or volume. 7. Open the "NewFiles" folder. 8. Select Edit > Paste. Edge 500 Owner's Manual 33
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    Cable When you are finished managing your files, you can disconnect the USB cable. 1. Complete an action: • For Windows computers, click the eject icon in your system tray. • For Mac computers, drag the volume icon to the Trash . 2. Unplug the Edge from your computer. 34 Edge 500 Owner's Manual
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    customize the following settings and Edge features: • Data fields (page 36) • System settings (page 39) • User profiles (page 40) • Bike profiles (page 41) • GPS settings (page 42) Customizing Your Data Fields You can set up custom data fields for three training data pages. 1. Press and hold MENU
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    for the duration of your current ride. Average cadence for the current lap. Amount of calories burned. Distance traveled on the current ride. Distance traveled in the current lap. Distance above or below sea level. Data Field GPS Accuracy * Grade Heading Heart Rate ** HR - %HRR ** HR - %Max. ** HR
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    of maximum heart rate for the run. Average heart rate in the current lap. Average percentage of heart rate reserve (maximum heart rate minus resting heart rate) for the lap. Average percentage of maximum heart rate for the lap. Line graph showing your current heart rate zone (1 to 5). Data Field HR
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    . Speed - Avg. * Average speed for the ride. Speed - Lap * Average speed in the current lap. Data Field Temperature * Time Time - Avg. Lap Time - Elapsed Time - Lap Description Current temperature in Fahrenheit or Celsius. Note: The Edge may display temperature readings that are higher than the
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    Change the settings: • Select Backlight Timeout to change the amount of time the backlight stays on. Tip: Use a short backlight setting to conserve battery power. • Select Backlight Level to change the brightness. • Select Contrast to change the level of screen contrast. Edge 500 Owner's Manual 39
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    about yourself to calculate accurate ride data. 1. Press and hold MENU. 2. Select Settings > User Profile to update gender, age, weight, height, and activity class settings. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions. note: For information about your activity class, see page 5. Edge 500 Owner's Manual
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    want to use. Changing the Start Notice This feature automatically detects when your Edge has acquired satellites and is moving. It is a reminder to start the timer so you can record your ride data. 1. Press and hold MENU. 2. Select Settings > Bike Settings > Start Notice. Edge 500 Owner's Manual 41
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    > Satellite. On the satellite page, GPS accuracy appears at the top of the page. The black bars represent the strength of each satellite signal received (the number of the satellite appears below each bar). For more information about GPS, go to www.garmin.com/aboutGPS. 42 Edge 500 Owner's Manual
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    a particular training ride provides more-consistent and more-accurate elevation data. 1. Press and hold MENU. 2. Select GPS > Set Elevation. Edge. 1. Press and hold MENU. 2. Select GPS > Elevation Points. 3. Select the elevation point you want to delete. 4. Select Delete. Edge 500 Owner's Manual
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    support you by completing our online registration today: • Go to http://my.garmin.com. • Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in a safe place. About the Edge To display important software information and your unit ID, press and hold MENU, and select Settings > About Edge. 44 Updating
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    × 160 pixels, with LED backlight Water IPX7 resistance Data storage Approximately 50 MB (at least 180 hours of ride data, typical use) Computer USB interface Battery type 700 mAh rechargeable, built-in, lithium-ion battery Battery life 18 hours, typical usage Edge 500 Owner's Manual 45
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    to 60°C) Charging temperature range From 32°F to 122°F (from 0°C to 50°C) Radio frequency/ protocol 2.4 GHz/Dynastream ANT+ wireless communications protocol GPS receiver High-sensitivity integrated GPS receiver Altimeter Internal barometric altimeter Bike Mount Specifications Physical size
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    Battery User-replaceable CR2032 (3 volts) Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov /hazardouswaste /perchlorate. Battery life Approximately 3 years (1 hour per day) Appendix Heart Rate Monitor Approximately 9.8 ft. range (3 m) Edge 500 Owner's Manual 47
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    GSC 10 Specifications Battery User-replaceable CR2032 (3 volts) Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov /hazardouswaste /perchlorate. Battery life Approximately 1.4 years 1340 1350 1515 1615 1770 1785 1753 1785 1795 1905 1890 1925 1965 48 Edge 500 Owner's Manual
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    700 × 35C 700 × 38C 700 × 40C Appendix L (mm) 2161 2169 2090 2125 2105 2070 2080 2086 2096 2105 2136 2170 2155 2130 2168 2180 2200 Edge 500 Owner's Manual 49
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    Allow the Edge battery to fully discharge, and then fully charge the battery (without interrupting the charge cycle). Reduce the backlight time (page 39). You should see a new removable disk drive in My Computer on Windows computers and a mounted volume on Mac computers. 50 Edge 500 Owner's Manual
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    to a .fit course file. Some of my data is missing from my Edge history. When the Edge memory is full, it will no longer record data. Transfer data to your computer regularly to avoid losing data. I need to replace the Go to http://buy.garmin.com, or contact your Garmin dealer. bands for the mount
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    7, 50 activity classes 5 alerts 10 ANT+ sensors 7, 18-30 troubleshooting 29 Auto Lap 11, 12 Auto Pause 13 Auto Scroll 13 B backlight 39, 45 bands 3, 46, 51 battery 50 charging 1 conserving 39 bike mount 2, 46 bike profile 41 buttons 6 C cadence alerts 11 data fields 36 training
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    -ion battery 1, 45 loading files 33 Edge 500 Owner's Manual M mount 2, 46 O O-rings (bands) 46 P pairing ANT+ sensors 7, 18 paused time 13 pedal magnet 24 power alerts 11 data fields 37 data recording 32 zones 28 power meter 28 product registration 44 product support 44 profile bike
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    42 training with your Edge 10 transferring data 9 troubleshooting 29, 50 U unit ID 44 updating software 44 USB 2, 9, 33, 50 user profile 40 V vertical speed 39 Virtual Partner 14, 16 W weather cap 2, 9 wheel sizes 41, 48 Z zones heart rate 20-22 power 28 54 Edge 500 Owner's Manual
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    For the latest free software updates (excluding map data) throughout the life of your Garmin products, visit the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com. © 2009 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, USA Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Liberty
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EDGE
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GPS-ENABLED CYCLING COMPUTER
owner’s manual